Fabio Fognini handed further punishment after sexist US Open outburst

Fabio Fognini has received a suspended suspension for two Grand Slam tournaments after his sexist outburst at the US Open, as well as a huge further fine.
The Italian ace was kicked out of the final Grand Slam of the year following his treatment after his actions in the first round against Stefano Travaglia, here he called umpire Louise Engzell, in Italian, ‘troia’ and ‘bocchinara’, which translate as ‘whore’ and ‘cocksucker’.
He was booted out of the tournament before his doubles match alongside compatriot Simone Bolelli, while he was also fined £24,000.
But he has now been fined a further... read more

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